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Anal fissure
Can mental issues cause physical pain?
My anal fissure was totally healed in August. When I feel mild pain, I visit dr. and he says you are 100%OK. A little anal spasm give me shock of anxiety & depression and pain starts to increase. what is this?
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If you think you are having sphincter spasm, that could be due to a long standing fissure. It becomes tight. If it's not too troublesome, maintain a high fibre diet, plenty of oral liquids and regular timely meals. If it's a recurring problem, u might need intervention and can speak to a surgeon.
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This is not uncommon
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Yes it can…..but more important is that you discuss your depression and anxiety with a psychiatrist
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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Yes it can happen
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Yes mental issues can cause pain
But not sure I understood your problem with anal spasm
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Dr. Khushboo
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New Delhi
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